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Environmental Scientist Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 3,304 job listings - 2026

Average salary
£39,959 - £47,000
Median salary
£39,959 - £47,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£28k
25th percentile£35k
Median£40k
75th percentile£47k
90th percentile£54k

50% of professionals earn between £35,000 - £47,000 GBP

The median salary is £39,959

Top cities

London369 job openings
Manchester195 job openings
Birmingham153 job openings
Bristol136 job openings
Edinburgh125 job openings
Glasgow108 job openings
Leeds102 job openings
Cardiff79 job openings
Newcastle Upon Tyne50 job openings
Basingstoke41 job openings
Cambridge39 job openings
Exeter27 job openings
Nottingham26 job openings
Belfast23 job openings
Shrewsbury22 job openings

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GBP 40,000 - 50,000+3%
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Environmental Scientist

3,304 job openings

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The average salary for a Environmental Scientist in United Kingdom is GBP 39,959 - GBP 47,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 43,480 per year, based on 3,304 active job listings.

The cities with the most Environmental Scientist job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh. London leads with 369 job openings.

Explore 3,304 Environmental Scientist job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.